Police said Mr. Butler was arrested as the result of a traffic stop. Information was not available Friday on the reason for the stop, but police said they identified him as someone who was involved in a previous drug investigation.

Det. Daniel C. Mousaw said in a news release that the citys Narcotics Enforcement Unit had previously purchased crack cocaine from Mr. Butler in a controlled buy.

Once back at the police station, police said Mr. Butler insisted his name was David J. Barksdale, and he was from Atlanta, Ga. Police said they later learned his real name, and that Mr. Butler was wanted by the North Carolina Department of Corrections for absconding from parole.

Police said he was on parole for charges of breaking and entering, kidnapping and robbery.

A search of the Mr. Butlers person, prior to his being placed in a holding cell, led to the discovery of a large bag of individually packaged baggies of crack cocaine.

Police said in all, there were 78 baggies of crack cocaine hidden in Mr. Butlers rectum.

Mr. Butler is being held at the city police lockup pending his arraignment this morning.

Police said he is expected to answer Fridays charges here before being extradited to answer parole violation charges in North Carolina.

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